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Cheap Flights to Washington
| Most popular in | January | High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | RM 5,662 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | RM 3,431 | From Kuala Lumpur to Washington |
Cheapest prices for Washington flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Washington?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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Price
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RM 2,984 - RM 5,615
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Temperature
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9 - 32 °C
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Rainfall
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60 - 107 mm
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When is the best time to book flights to Washington?
Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Washington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Washington?
The cheapest flights to Washington are usually found when departing on a Thursday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Washington trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.
Washington, DC is the land of monuments, a city of symbols, and a place of power. The country’s capital is home to the President of the United States, the Senate, the House of Representatives and hundreds of memorials paying homage to the country’s vibrant, and often turbulent, past. It’s no wonder millions of travellers book Washington, DC flights every year. From inspiring speeches to larger-than-life replicas of past presidents and colourful neighbourhoods waiting to be explored, it’s hard not be inspired on a trip to Washington, DC.
There’s more than politics to this city, however. Entertainment gurus will awe at the sight of Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Fonzie’s leather jacket at the Smithsonian American History Museum. Pick up some moon rocks at the Natural Air and Space Museum, or take a walk through the Hall of the First Lady’s and admire the inaugural gowns of Lady Bird Johnson, Jackie Kennedy and more. The National Mall – a green park stretching from the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial – is a common ground for protests and demonstrations. Find a cheap flight to Washington and spend your money in DuPont Circle’s shopping district or Capitol Hill’s exquisite restaurants. Walk through Georgetown or head down to the Potomac River for a picnic in the park. Whether you fly to Washington, DC, for political or personal reasons, you’ll find yourself fascinated with our nation’s powerful capital.
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Washington climate
The busiest seasons for tourist activities are spring and summer, in particular during the time when the cherry blossoms bloom and when schools are out for spring break and then summer holiday. In addition, when Congress is in session and from mid-January through June, hotels and restaurants are full of lobbyists, and the streets are often full of demonstrations. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. Summers in Washington are hot, sometimes exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, and very humid. Winter weather is unpredictable, ranging from mild to very cold.
When to fly to Washington
Peak season:
The very busiest time for flights to Washington DC is from about mid-March through June, with school tours and holidaying families everywhere. Airfare and hotel rates are at their highest, and there are long lines for popular attractions.
Off season:
The quietest times are late August into early September and the period between Thanksgiving (end of November) and mid-January.
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Getting around Washington
Washington is an easy city to get around. The streets are laid out in a grid, with numbered streets going in one direction and alphabetized streets going the other. The city is divided into four quadrants, with the Capitol building centering them all. Most of the major sights are within walking distance, but you can easily take the Metrobus or Metrorail (subway) if you get tired of walking.
